Reading + Enrichment = Enjoyment

When reading is enriched with sharing, displaying, listening and visuals it becomes an enjoyable experience for all those involved.  Being a teacher of little ones, I have heard the statement that reading is work.  At this age it sometimes seems like a chore because it requires work to learn to read. I want to create a project with students that makes them excited just talking about it.  I figured out the perfect lesson.  I am going to take a second grade teachers class and start a class blog with them.  Most students will not even know the term blog- this will be a huge learning experience.  I am going to use an easy blog service.  I want to find one that does not require an email so I might have to look a little.  I do know I want my students to use one Web 2.0 tool to display and share their thoughts.  The subject that I want to theme around is Reading with a concentration on our Jan Brett Unit. I am so excited to start a class blog. I calculate that this project will take at  least 4 sessions to be a success.   Don't worry I will be blogging about my class blog. Hmmm....whatever shall I call it.  Perhaps I will let the class vote.

The time has come.



Winter vacaction.  Ahhh.  What a wonderful thing.    The holidays were so perfect for our family.  My son, husband, and I shared many smiles! Santa was wonderfull to us all. However, like all good things, they usually come to an end. Time to swirtch gears. The time has come. January came in just like fireworks bring in the new year.  Our first online meet for my Practicum course gave me insight as to what my new year will hold.  It looks as though it will be very busy.  After looking at all my requirements for this class it seems as though I need to create a to do list and try to keep a steady momentum of getting things done.  My portfolio as of now is nothing like the one that is requuired.  I dont have a resume, or a philosophy written.  The last time I wrote those was many moons ago while I was working on my B.A.  I have come to the conclusion I am going to scratch my previoius portfolio and create a new one with suggested Weebly site.  I am excited becasue Weebly looks much prettier than PBWorks( my orginal choice).  I guess you can call it the Early Childhood in me- but I love things that are pleasing to view.  Weebly seems like a great choice.  The time has come to get this party started, I am off to start my porfolio! The road ahead seems bright.